It’s ironic, actually. You don a costume to pretend to be someone else – but embedded in your clothes and makeup are tell-tale hints about your personality, interests and even your love life. So whether you’re staying in to hand out candy or planning a spooky night out with the girls, find out what your costume says about you. Plus: Take our quiz to find out if you’re schooled in the art of seduction…

All in Good Fun

An 80’s disco queen, a nun, your grandmother, a tacky tourist… Halloween is a blast! If your costume idea is hilarious, you:

- Have a great sense of humor.

- Are always surrounded by friends.

- Make fun your first priority.

To own it:

- Get wild with the props and makeup – unlike a third date, this is no time to go halfsies.

- Dress identical to your best friend (you’ll get double the laughs and double the fun).

- Take tons of Polaroids, because you’ll never be dressed like this again.

Animal Instinct

If your costume involves a fuzzy sweater and a headband with animal ears, you:

- Are a low-maintenance chica.

- Love to be warm and comfy.

- Are a little shy – and a lot sweet.

Make it wild:

- For protection against predators, travel in a pack.

- Feeling racy? Swap the fuzzy sweater for a leotard to have all the strongest males competing for your attention.

Bonus: Whether you’re meek mouse or a dangerous dragon, one thing’s for sure: Tonight is your night to be at the top of the food chain!

Some Day My Prince Will Come

Hey there, little princess! Whether you’re 6 or 65, playing dress-up is so much fun. You:

- Are always the first to say “I love you.”

- Believe in fairy tales.

- Have had a subscription to Modern Bride magazine since second grade.

Own it:

- No handsome princes in sight? Breeze into the ball with your ladies-in-waiting.

- If your tiara starts to slip, remember that bobby pins are a girl’s best friend (besides chocolate).

- Is Prince Charming getting too fresh for your ladylike taste? Off with his head!

Bonus: Remember that princesses come in all shapes and eras. If a ballgown and glass slippers aren’t up your alley, visit the Renaissance times or take a trip to Camelot.

Passport Required

Pack your bags and book a flight – or at least dream that you are. If you’re channeling a Hawaiian hula dancer, Geisha or Native American princess, you’re:

- Exotic.

- Mysterious.

- Dying to travel the world.

Complete the transformation:

- Lusting after a Swedish bar maid costume even though you’re a raven-haired beauty? Wig out!

- Five minutes before your party is no time to attempt an Indian bride’s Henna hand painting for the first time. Start practicing early.

- Fake an accent.

Bonus: You might be tempted to raid your grandma’s closet for authentic costume pieces. But do you really want to explain to her how you got a mini Snickers bar stuck to her Chinese ceremonial robe? We didn’t think so! Find pieces at a thrift store instead. (Don’t worry, everyone does it.)

Glamour Goddess

You don’t need to live in Hollywood to dress like a movie star. If you’re donning a chic gown and classy heels for this holiday, you:

- Never fall victim to unflattering trends.

- Love to wear your mother’s pearls.

- Believe the ultimate secret weapon is the perfect perfume.

Own it:

- You have our permission to splurge on a designer handbag. Still need justification? If it’s $150 and you use it 30 times, that’s only $5 per wear.

- Save the wash n’ go hairstyle for Monday morning. This is the time for curls, curls, and more curls.

- Wear fabulous lingerie underneath it all.

Bonus: Do you have a fancy cocktail dress you only wore once to your high school reunion? Get it washed and pressed, then slip it on. Hello, Hollywood!

Sizzling Seductress

Quiz time! Which of the following is part of your costume:

a) Garter belt

b) Push-up bra

c) Thigh-high fishnets

d) Stiletto boots

If you checked one or more of the above, you’re crazy about:

- Your body (and his).

- The thrill of the chase.

- Oysters for the main course – and your guy for dessert.

To own it:

- Dust shimmer powder on your cleavage.

- Paint your nails a deep red.

- Lounge around in the nude pre-party to get the sexy vibe going. Close the blinds first (unless your neighbor’s cute).

Warning: Wearing this costume at night may lead to breakfast in bed the next morning. No man can resist the confidence of a woman who knows she’s seductive. And speaking of seduction…

How Seductive Are You?

When you watched Angelina Jolie’s fiery bedroom moves in “Original Sin,” did you start taking notes or did you blush and press fast forward? Find out whether your sensual skills would make Cassanova proud or if your feminine wiles are in hibernation. Take this seduction quiz.